Wood Technology (Grades 9-12)

Other Connecticut CTE sets

• Design and Development (Grades 6-8)
• Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Impact of Technology (Grades 6-8)
• Nature of Technology (6-8)
• Agricultural Education
• Architecture Technology (Grades 9-12)
• Automotive Technology (Grades 9-12)
• Building Construction (Grades 9-12)
• Business and Finance Technology (Grades 9-12)
• Communication (Grades 9-12)
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Grades 9-12)
• Cooperative Work Education
• Digital Video Production (Grades 9-12)
• Engineering Technology (Grades 9-12)
• Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 9-12)
• Graphic Design Technology (Grades 9-12)
• Manufacturing (Grades 9-12)
• Marketing Education
• Medical Career Education
• Technology Education
• Transportation Technology (Grades 9-12)

Develop career goals and objectives as part of a plan for future career direction.WM.01.01

Develop strategies to reach career objectives.WM.01.02

Demonstrate safe material handling practices.WM.02.01

Demonstrate and explain knowledge of workplace safety procedures.*(A2)WM.02.02

Demonstrate and explain knowledge of personal safety practices pertaining to eye wear, footwear, clothing, and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in wood technology.*(A3)WM.02.03

Describe safety practices for specific machines.WM.02.04

Demonstrate knowledge of proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials following OSHA’s proper safety practices for a woodworking facility.*(A1)WM.02.05

Obtain, read and follow SDS (Safety Data Sheets) information.WM.02.06

Follow safe practices relating to environmental hazards.WM.02.07

Explain safe proper use, disposal, and storage of chemicals following OSHA standards.*(A7)WM.02.08

Describe safety practices for the following machines: table saw, drill press, stationary sander, router table, and miter saw.*(A4)WM.02.09

Identify, use, and maintain the following measuring, layout, and marking tools: steel rule, tape measure, combination square, sliding “T” bevel, and compass.*(B8)WM.03.01

Identify proper use and function of the following portable power tools: circular saw, drill, jig/saber saw, finishing sanders, and routers.*(B9)WM.03.02

Identify proper use and function of the following fastening tools: hammer, Phillip head screw driver, and slotted/flat head screw driver.*(B10)WM.03.03

Demonstrate and explain knowledge of proper use and storage of portable power tools.*(A6)WM.03.04

Demonstrate and explain knowledge of proper use and storage of basic hand tools.*(A5)WM.03.05

Identify proper use and function of the following hand tools: cross cut saw, rip saw, level, coping saw, nail set, hand plane, chisel, and file.*(B11)WM.03.06

Identify proper use and function of stationary saws.WM.03.07

Identify the proper use and function specialty machinery (e.g. drill presses. jointers. surface planers. table saws. power miter saws. band saws. scroll saws. and stationary sanders.*WM.03.08

Identify proper use and function of the table and miter saws.*(B12)WM.03.09

Explain and demonstrate correct use of planers.WM.03.10

Explain and demonstrate use of molders.WM.03.11

Identify functions and demonstrate us of wood lathes.WM.03.112

Identify and demonstrate use and function of sanders.WM.03.13

Select appropriate tools, procedures, and/or equipment.WM.03.14

Follow laboratory safety rules and procedures.WM.03.15

Demonstrate good housekeeping at a workstation within total laboratory.WM.03.16

Identify color coding safety standards.WM.03.17

Explain fire prevention and safety precautions and practices for extinguishing fires.WM.03.18

Identify harmful effects/potential dangers of familiar hazardous substances/devices to people and the environment.WM.03.19

Describe and interpret technical drawings.WM.04.01

Describe and prepare rough drawings and sketches.*(C14)WM.04.02

Explain and prepare a cut list or bill of material from a basic plan and assembly drawing.(C15)WM.04.03

Interpret a design to facilitate replication.WM.04.04

Describe and identify fractional measurements from a basic plan and assembly drawings.*(C13)WM.04.05

Identify the difference between both nominal and actual dimensions.*(C17)WM.04.06

Extrapolate information from a set of plans.WM.04.07

Measure accurately to a sixteenth of an inch.*(C16)WM.04.08

Estimate materials quantities in both board feet and linear feet.*(C18)WM.04.09

Interpret a design to facilitate replication.WM.04.10

Consider the natural characteristics of grain, knots, and checks when laying out a board.*(C19)WM.04.11

Identify and assemble the following types of joints: butt, miter, dado, rabbet, and lap.*(G27)WM.04.12

Identify and select the proper cutting process based on grain direction.*(E23)WM.04.13

Identify how grain direction affects a material’s strength.*(E24)WM.04.14

Understanding kerf and its application to cutting and layout operations.*(E25)WM.04.15

Identify characteristics and applications of the following coniferous softwoods: pine, cedar, and fir.*(D20)WM.04.16

Identify characteristics and applications of the following deciduous hardwoods: oak, maple, and poplar.*(D21)WM.04.17

Identify characteristics and applications of the following engineered lumber: plywood and medium density fiberboard.(D22)WM.04.18

Identify and describe the purpose and use of the following woodworking fasteners: common nails, round head screws, flat head screws, and oval head screws.*(H29)WM.04.19

Identify, describe purpose of and use woodworking adhesives.*WM.04.20

Identify and describe the purpose of the following clamping devices: bar clamp, c-clamp, parallel/hand screw clamp, and spring clamps.*(H30)WM.04.21

Identify and apply various wood finishes for interior and exterior, with brush or wipe on, for the following: paint, stain, and clear coat.*(I31)WM.04.22

Describe the abrasive grit numbering grading system.*(F26)WM.04.23

Differentiate among various abrasive materials.WM.04.24

Utilize the design process; including defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas, identifying criteria and specifying constraints, exploring possibilities, selecting an approach, developing a design proposal, making a model or prototype, testing and evaluating the design using specifications, refining the design, creating or making it, and communicating processes and results.WM.05.01

Check and critique a design continually, and improve and revise the idea of the design as needed.WM.05.02

Design and create cabinet and wood productsWM.05.03

Develop a production plan, including the layout, bill of materials, and cost analysis, for the production of cabinets or wood products.WM.05.04

Explain the purpose and components of contract documents and specifications.WM.06.01

Identify and explain the following elements: Dimensions; Construction views; Section views; Site plans; Foundation plans; Floor plans and elevations; Details; Wiring details.WM.06.02

Identify building symbols.WM.06.03

Identify lists of materials and specifications.WM.06.04

Use architectural and engineering scales.WM.06.05

Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer-aided design.WM.06.06